Weather & Climate in Shelburne, ON

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Shelburne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 67.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,631 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,631 ft (497 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density3,550/sq mi
Coordinates44.0787°N, 80.2041°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 67.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 105 km 13 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 94 km 18 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 108 km 5 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 112 km 7 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 144 km 8 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 99 km 4 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 148 km 5 km
Jul 29, 2012 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada M2.5 124 km 5 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 115 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1855 OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON Unknown 2.7 m - 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.8 in
February 17°F (-9°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 2.5 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.8 in

Shelburne has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").

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